"It is a humble truth that in the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"It is a subtle truth that a quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"We need to accept the seemingly obvious fact that a toxic environment can make people sick and that no amount of medical intervention can protect us. The health care community must become a powerful political lobby for environmental policy and legislation."

"I'm sick of following my dreams. I'm just going to ask them where they're goin', and hook up with them later."

"Speak ill of no man, but speak all the good you know of everybody."

"There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate, upon real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard."